Indulge in the culinary delight of tomato risotto, a classic Italian dish that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy texture, vibrant flavors, and colorful presentation. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course or a delectable side, and it's sure to impress dinner guests with its rich and satisfying taste. With our easy-to-follow recipes, you can create a perfect tomato risotto at home using simple ingredients and basic cooking techniques.
Our collection of tomato risotto recipes caters to various skill levels and dietary preferences. From the traditional Italian recipe that showcases the authentic flavors of Italy to a vegan version that's just as indulgent without compromising taste, there's a recipe here for everyone. Whether you prefer a creamy risotto with a velvety texture or a lighter, more refreshing version, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve risotto perfection. We'll guide you through the process of selecting the right rice, sautéing aromatic vegetables, and gradually adding flavorful broth to create a creamy base. Whether you choose to add classic ingredients like Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or explore variations with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or a touch of spice, our recipes offer endless possibilities for customizing your tomato risotto.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to create a delicious and satisfying tomato risotto. Let the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, the richness of Parmesan cheese, and the comforting warmth of risotto come together in a harmonious symphony of taste.
TOMATO RISOTTO
Here's yet another way to use our basic Quick Tomato Sauce! This buttery rice dish reminds me of my Mum's cooking. Her family came from near Biella, from the Piedmont, the old Kingdom of Savoy. With their French and Italian heritage, they had no problem using butter in their cooking. In fact, Mum used to make all her pasta sauces and risottos using butter. In this Tomato Risotto I have replaced some of the butter with olive oil, but if you want to make this dish without any butter at all, it's OK -- just leave it out at step 4. Remember, risotto should have an overall creamy consistency; it shouldn't be too dry and the rice should be al dente, chewy but definitely not mushy. In the winter, instead of using fresh basil you can use 1 teaspoon of minced rosemary, adding it to the oil in step 1, along with the onions.
Provided by Cook for Your Life Staff
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed sauté pan or wok (I always use a wok for risotto). Add the onion and sauté until it softens and becomes translucent and slightly golden. Do not burn it. This will take about 7-10 minutes. If the onion appears to be cooking too quickly, turn the heat down a little.
- Add the rice to the onions and fry, stirring until you hear the rice clicking against the sides of the pan. Turn the heat to medium-high.
- Add the tomato sauce and 1 ladle of the warm stock to the rice and onions. Cook, stirring until the liquid is nearly absorbed. The rice shouldn't get completely dry. Add 2 more ladles of the warm stock to the rice and cook, stirring, until it is nearly all absorbed. Repeat until the rice is nearly cooked. It should have a lot of bite but have lost any chalky texture.
- Add the rest of the stock to the rice. Beat the butter and Parmesan into the rice until it looks creamy. Check for seasoning. Stir in the basil leaves and cover the risotto tightly. Remove it from the heat and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the lid. If the risotto seems dry, stir in a little more warm stock or water to get the right creamy consistency. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2134
TOMATO RISOTTO
Once you master the risotto technique, you can make flavorful versions throughout the year. This summery version is based on red, ripe tomatoes from the garden, but if you want to up the tomato quotient, surround the finished dish with slices of multicolored heirloom varieties. Best as a first course or vegetarian main course, it could also pair with a main course - grilled fish, for instance.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion, and season generously with salt. Add pepper to taste, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook the onions, stirring, until the onions are barely brown, about 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, garlic, white wine and diced tomatoes, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more.
- Add 2 cups boiling water and adjust the heat to a brisk simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well with a wooden spoon every minute or so.
- When the liquid is absorbed, add remaining 1 cup water and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until the rice is cooked, but the grains are still firm. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding another splash of water if necessary to loosen the mixture. Turn off the heat, stir in the pecorino and 2 more tablespoons olive oil.
- Transfer to a low, wide serving bowl. Surround the rice with tomato slices and season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and basil. Pass more grated cheese at the table.
EASY BAKED TOMATO RISOTTO
Set kids a challenge in the kitchen and make this tasty baked tomato risotto together. We've listed all the equipment they'll need to make the recipe
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Before you get started, take a look at our weighing and measuring skills guide. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Melt the butter in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 3-4 mins until starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring the whole time. Tip in the rice and mix well to coat in the buttery onion mixture.
- If you're using a stock cube, boil the kettle. Crumble the stock cube into a jug and carefully measure in 700ml hot water from the kettle, stirring to dissolve the cube. If using fresh stock, warm this in a pan over a low heat until steaming.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and hot stock to the rice, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bake for 20 mins. Carefully remove from the oven using oven gloves and stir - the rice should be just cooked, with a little bite. The risotto may still look quite runny at this stage.
- Stir through most of the cheese, replace the lid and leave to stand for 3-4 mins. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and the basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
QUICK TOMATO RISOTTO
Making risotto doesn't have to involve hours of stirring over the stove, as this easy tomato recipe proves
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Tip the rice, onion and half the butter into a large microwave-proof bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on High for 3 mins. Stir in the stock and passata, then continue to cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Give it a good stir and mix in the tomatoes and mozzarella. Microwave on High for a further 8 mins until the rice is cooked and the tomatoes have softened.
- Leave the risotto to relax for a few mins, then stir in the remaining butter, parmesan and basil. Season to taste and serve straight from the bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.34 milligram of sodium
TOMATO RISOTTO
One of my favourites, a magical food created out of my favourite colour - red, tomatoes:) Ahh! Try this, you'll never regret it!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180 deg C.
- Then melt the butter with the oil in a heavy-based pan and fry the shallot until soft (but not coloured) i.e. for about 5-10 minutes should be great.
- Next, as you turn the heat up slightly, add the rice and stir to coat it thoroughly with the buttery juices.
- Add the puree and the tomatoes and stir well.
- Add a ladle of stock and allow that to bubble!
- Then add the rest of the stock and bring up to a simmer.
- Stir once, transfer to a warm ovenproof dish and put it (uncovered) in the middle of the oven.
- After 10 minutes, remove it and stir once.
- Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
- When the risotto is ready, take it out, stir in the cheese and basil.
- Season and leave to stand for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.7
CREAMY TOMATO RISOTTO
A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. An ideal midweek supper
Provided by Angela Boggiano
Categories Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Tip the chopped tomatoes and half the stock into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with the remaining stock, bring to a gentle simmer and keep over a low heat.
- Meanwhile, place the butter and oil in the base of a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Add the onion and gently cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and rosemary, then cook for 1 min more. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
- Start adding the hot stock and tomato mixture about a quarter at a time. Let the risotto cook, stirring often, adding more stock as it is absorbed. After you have added half the stock, add the cherry tomatoes. After 20-25 mins, the rice should be creamy and tender, the cherry tomatoes softened and all of the stock should be used up.
- Cover and leave for 1 min, then stir in the basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have fewer seeds and less water than other varieties.
- To easily peel the tomatoes, cut a small X in the bottom of each tomato and place them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Then transfer the tomatoes to a bowl of ice water and the skins will slip right off.
- If you don't have time to roast the tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes instead. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the risotto.
- If you want a creamier risotto, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream along with the Parmesan cheese.
- To make the risotto ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Transfer the risotto to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the risotto over low heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
This easy tomato risotto is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and impressive. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tomato risotto a try. You won't be disappointed!
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